Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech has deeply divided the capital city, with President Obama criticizing House Speaker John A. Boehner for extending the invitation and the White House saying it broke protocol and could be seen as interfering in Israel's looming elections. (Associated Press)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was aware of the partisan spat in the U.S. over his speech — the invitation to speak March 3 was issued by the Republicans in charge of Congress without consulting with the White House — and said he did not wish to compound that furor by speaking to one party behind closed doors. (Associated Press)

While saying she would likely attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appearance before Congress, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, maintains her hope that the March event will be called off. (Associated Press)

Activists waving Palestinian flags reportedly heckled Jewish students at the University of California, Davis and chanted "Allahu Akbar" during a student government vote last week to call on the school to boycott Israel. (Azka Fayyaz via Washington Free Beacon) ** FILE **